PP Life of Prophet S
PP Life of Prophet S
PP Life of Prophet S
Meccan Period
Q1 (a) Write about the life of the Prophet ( ) up until the first
revelation.
(10)
(b) Why was his relationship with his wife Khadija important for him?
(4) (M/J/2010)
2 (a) Give an account of the Prophets life up to the time the revelations began.
[10]
(b) Despite living through the days of ignorance, the Prophet remained true to
his mission. What lessons can Muslims learn from this today?
[4]
[O/N/2014]
13 (a) Give an account of the how the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet.
[10]
(b) Was it significant that the Quran was revealed to someone who could not
read or write? Give reasons for your answer.
[4] [M/J/2014]
14 (a) The Angel Jibril brought the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet
Muhammad at different times and places. Give examples to show how this took
place.
[10]
(b) What was the significance of the Prophet being given the revelation by word
rather than in writing?
[M/J/2015] [4]
15 (a) Give an account of the way in which the Prophet started to preach Islam
in the first few years after he first received the revelation.
[10]
(b) Was it significant that the Prophet began preaching the message in secret?
[4]
[M/J/2015]
Q16 (a) Give 3 reasons why the Makkans opposed the Prophets (
)preaching?
(8)
(b) The personality and conduct of the Holy Prophet ()
brought a revolution in the existing Arab society. Discuss.
(8)
(May 94, 98)
Q17 How did the Prophet ( ) provide an example for Muslim
believers:
In his reaction to the persecution at Makkah.
In his arrangement he made for the inhabitants of Medina.
(May94)
Q18 (a) Give a brief description of the main persecutions suffered by the
Prophet ( ) and his followers in Makkah.
(8)
(b) Explain how The Prophets ( ) reaction to these
persecutions provide an example for Muslims today.
(5)
(May 96)
Q22 (a) Describe the difficulties faced by the followers of the Prophet in Makka.
[10]
(b) What can these stories teach Muslims in their everyday lives today?
[4]
(M/J/11)
[10]
(b) What can Muslims in modern times learn from these stories?
[4] [O/N/12]
24 (a) Give an account of the persecutions faced by the early converts to Islam
in Makka.
[10]
(b) How are these accounts relevant to Muslims now?
[M/J/2013]
[4]
Q25 (a) Write brief accounts of the following 2 incidents in the life of the
Prophet ()
His attempt to preach to the people of At-Taif.
His conquest of Makkah.
(5)
(b) What lessons can Muslims today learn from the Prophets (
)conduct in each of these incidents?
(2x3) (May
05)
26 (a) Describe the events of the Prophets visit to Taif.
[10]
(b) How can Muslims apply in practice the lessons learnt from the Prophets
behaviour in this situation?
[4] [O/N/2014]
Q27 (a) Describe the main events that involved the Prophet ()
with Abu Talib and Abu Sufyan.
(10)
(b) Explain why the death of Abu Talib threatened the
Prophets ( ) security in Makkah.
(4)
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Q28 (a) Describe the main events during the life time of the
Prophet ( ) which involved the following people:
i)
ii)
iii)
Khadija
Abu Talib
Abu Sufyan.
(3x4)
(b) Explain why the death of Abu Talib was a significant event for the
Prophet ()
(M/J/08)
4)
Q29 (a) Give an account of the events of the Prophets night journey and
ascension [Isra wa-miraj ].
[10]
(b) Explain the importance of this event to the Prophet himself.
[4] (M/J/11)
28 (a) Write about the Prophets night journey and ascension [al-isra wa-miraj].
[10]
(b) How did this journey help the Prophet in his mission?
[4][O/N/2013]
30 (a) Write about the Prophet Muhammads interaction with the Quraysh while
he lived in Makka, before and after revelation. [10]
(b) Why did the Quraysh feel they needed to reject the Prophets message?
[4]
(O/N/2011)
31 (a) Write about the changes in the relationship between the Prophet and the
Quraysh in the years between his marriage to Khadija and the death of Abu Talib.
[10]
(b) Why is it significant that the Quraysh were still willing to keep their
belongings with the Prophet after he started to preach Islam?
[M/J/2015]
[4]
32 (a) Describe the main events relating to the first migration (hijrah) of
Muslims to Abyssinia.
[10]
(b) What was the importance of making this migration at that time? [4] [M/J/12]
33 (a) Give an account of the migration of the early Muslims to Abyssinia. [10]
(b) What was the significance of this migration for the early Muslim community?
[4][O/N/2013]
38 (a) Abu Talib died in 619. Describe the events following this that led to the
Prophets migration (hijra) to Madina.
[10]
(b) Why was this migration important for the Muslim community? [4] [M/J/2013]
Medinan Period
Q1 (a) Write about the events of the first year following the Prophets arrival in
Madina.
[10]
(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from the brotherhood that was created in
Madina?
[4] [M/J/2013]
2(a) Write about the brotherhood that developed between the new community of
Muslims in Madina.
[10]
(b) How is this brotherhood a good example for Muslim communities now?
[4] [O/N/2013]
10
3(a) The Prophet paired Muslims from Makka and from Madina after the
migration (hijra). Give examples to show the character of the relationship
between various Emigrants and Helpers.
[10]
(b) Today Muslims often seek refuge in neighbouring countries. Show how the
example of the Emigrants and Helpers can still provide a model today.
[4]
[M/J/2015]
[10]
(b) Can the Prophets conduct during this battle contain lessons for military
leaders today? Give reasons for your answer.
[4] [O/N/2013]
Q6 (a) Give descriptions of the main events of the battles of Badr and Uhud.
(12)
(b) Explain why the people of Makkah fought against the Muslims of
Medina.
(4)(Nov 03, may 06-M/J/06)
Q7 (a) Briefly describe the main events of the battle of Uhud and the battle
of Trench.
(9)
(b) Explain the significance of each of these battles in early Islam.
(4) (Oct 99)
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[10]
(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from either of these battles?
[M/J/12]
[4]
9 (a) Write about the main events of the battles of Khaybar and Muta.
[10]
(b) Choose one of these battles and explain why it was important for the
Muslims of Madina to fight in it?
[4]
[M/J/2014]
10 (a) Write about the main events of two of the following battles: Khaybar,
Muta, Hunain, Tabuk.
[10]
(b) Choose one of the four battles mentioned and explain what Muslim leaders
now can learn from it.
[4] [M/J/2015]
(8)
(b) Explain how any one of these was important for the continuing
growth of the Muslim community.
(5) (Oct 95)
Q12 (a) Describe the events of two of the battles fought by the
Prophet ( ) while he was leader of the community of Madina.
(10)
(b) How does his conduct in one of these battles provide a model for
Muslims today when they face difficulties?
(4)(M/J 09)
13 (a) Describe the Prophets conduct as leader in two of the battles he fought
in.
[10]
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(b) What can Muslim leaders today learn from the Prophets conduct in their
relations with other states?
[4] (O/N/11)
[4] [M/J/2013]
13
[10]
(b) Explain how any two teachings given in the Prophets Farewell Sermon can
help Muslim communities today.
[4] [O/N/2013]
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5 (a) Describe three qualities of the Prophet Muhammad that make him a
model for humankind.
[10]
(b) How can Muslims put one of these qualities into practice?
[4] [O/N/12]
6 (a) The Prophet Muhammad is said to have been patient and trustworthy.
Write about events in his life that illustrate these qualities.
[10]
(b) Choose one of these qualities and explain why it was important for the
Prophet to possess it.
[4] [M/J/2014]
7 (a) Write about the Prophet Muhammads interaction with non-Muslims in
Madina.
[10]
(b) What can Muslims learn from this interaction?
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[4] [M/J/2013]